we'll miss you, buzzy

buzzy
("buzz", "ol' buzz")
october 28, 1994 - november 6, 2009

today we say goodbye to a very special member of our family. we lost buzzy to cancer this morning and even though nick and i are 1,500 miles away from my in-law's house where buzzy lived, there's definitely an empty spot where buzzy used to be.

nick's mom and dad brought buzzy home for christmas in 1994 and he was always the happiest, funniest dog. he was completely oblivious to the fact that he was small and he had the biggest personality of any dog i've ever come across. i only knew buzzy for the last five of his 16 years so my time with him was limited - but i'll miss our walks on the farm, the way he'd scratch his head by jamming his head against the carpet, and the way he perked up and put up a damn good fight when play-wrestling with nick (who is 175 pounds bigger than buzz was). i think what i'll miss the most about buzzy is the way he would curl up on my belly and keep me warm no matter where i was sitting or what i was doing - and demand that i pet him or be punished with incessant licking.

here's buzzy curled up for a nap with our nephew

send your prayers up to buzzy in pup heaven and also to his family saundra, ronnie, mary, adam, jen and aidan who will miss him even more than nick and i will.

we love you, buzz!

ruffles ruffles ruffles

with all of the menswear trends reigning supreme this season, i've been on the lookout for a few ultra feminine pieces to soften up my outfits. i absolutely die for this dupioni silk ruffle purse called "the storybook" by etsy seller design du jour. although originally meant for a bride on her wedding day, i think this bag could work just fine when not worn alongside layers of lace and tulle. you'll also see the designer is happy to create a custom bag in the color of your choice. black or navy would be awesome.

the bag is 20% off for a limited time, bringing the price to $112. check out the seller's other items - i have more than just this one on my wishlist.

rachel rachel roy for macy's

my friend christine recently hit up macy's in herald square (which i have lovingly dubbed "the vortex of hell" due to the crowds...but i miss it *sigh*) when looking for a dress for a friend's wedding. she came back raving about the rachel rachel roy collection. specifically for macy's, rachel roy has created some really great, stylish and unique pieces at relatively affordable price points. i hear there is a better selection in-store and i'm dying to check it out, but the sequined crossbody bag below is my favorite item from online.

below: the material girl crossbody bag, $79

and i also appreciate these lovely items, all edgy and feminine at the same time:

below: double breasted sweater coat, $109

below: art deco party dress with chain straps, on sale for $77.40

below: bellah pumps, $99

hatch show print, a nashville institution

nick and i had a really great drive from new york to austin this past weekend. we were lucky enough to stop in both nashville and memphis and spend time in both cities. one of the shopping treasures i came across was in nashville - specifically, a little company called hatch show print who i had never heard of...but had seen their work many times before without knowing it.

We're one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in America, and over the years our posters have featured a host of country music performers ranging from Hall of Famers Hank Williams, Bill Monroe and Johnny Cash to present-day stars Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd and Shania Twain.

they had some really cool posters for sale, along with some greeting cards and postcards. don't be surprised if you get a card from me with the unmistakable look of a hatch print...

above: ten pack of thank you cards, $20

above: johnny cash show poster, $14

above: it's better pure coffee print, $15

want of the day from the prepster in me

just had to share tory burch's new reva winter accessories. the prepster in me REALLY wants them. maybe because i seem to be obsessed with all things black and white?

above: tory burch reva hat, $85

above: tory burch reva button gloves, $95

above: tory burch reva button scarf, $165

the lattice collection isn't too shabby either. hat is below...want want want.

shopping for the greater good

my husband lives in t-shirts. i came across these by playback and i'm really excited to buy him one (or some). playback is a clothing manufacturer whose vision is "to make better clothing in a better way. to make you look and feel better. to make the earth a cleaner place." click here to read more about their business and recycling practices, which all have an eye towards the greater good.

their prices are reasonable, too. a t-shirt runs about $20, give or take a few bucks. and the hoodies are about $35.

i'm gonna buy one. it's good for the planet.

monthly mood board: november

remember this from october 1st? i had given myself an assignment for the blog...on the first of every month i post a mood board with what inspires me this month. for the month of november i am loving all things in deep reds and purples - picture a big bowl of cranberries.

clockwise from top left:

• periay ruffled red wine fingerless mittens, $30
• hawks by geren ford pocket poof skirt in plum, $68
• marc jacobs quilted shoulder bag, $550
• topshop premium ruched sleeve blazer, $110
• ethan allen inspired by rainforest, collection
• flutter by jill golden gracia amethyst necklace, $400
• thomas paul linen pillow in robin, price unlisted
• christian dior's the little dictionary of fashion, $13.57
• cranberries
  
• hunter boots in merlot, $115
• opi all a-bordeaux the sled!, $8.49
• john derian ampersand 5 3/4" round, $44